"We see tremendous opportunity in expanding our litigation footprint to North Texas," says John B. Thomas, a founding partner of Hicks Thomas. "Jeff Goldfarb is an exceptional talent and we are excited about the combination of our practices."

Mr. Goldfarb is a commercial litigation attorney who represents public and private corporations and entrepreneurs in high-stakes commercial cases, including contracts, fiduciary duties, real estate disputes, and intellectual property matters. A Harvard Law School graduate and a former federal judicial clerk, Mr. Goldfarb was a partner in two of the world's largest law firms prior to launching his own firm. He has been repeatedly recognized in "The Best Lawyers in Dallas" list published by D Magazine and the annual Texas Super Lawyers list. He has represented major corporations and high net worth individuals in state and federal trial and appellate courts and arbitration proceedings.

"I've worked with the Hicks Thomas lawyers for years and look forward to joining this group of talented trial lawyers who share the same values and commitment to their clients and the profession," says Mr. Goldfarb. "Joining the Hicks Thomas team will help me provide the high level of representation that my clients expect and deserve."